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Puma have hit a roll recently with their releases and one of the best has to be the “Tropicalia” pack.  The Puma R698L, which debued in 1987, makes a return as part of this pack.   This great release featu res a combined suede and laser-perforated panel upper for additional ventilation and metatarsal flex pad Trinomic tecnology in the sole unit for comfort. Check out some pictures below.  The R698 from the “Tropicalia” pack comes in both black or khaki colorways with a tropical flower lining against a black backdrop with graphics inspired by the ipê-amarelo, Brazil’s national flower.  The Puma 2014 “Tropicalia” R698 is available instore and online now at Fat Buddha Store. Released in limited numbers so get them now before they go.

Landing in store tomorrow (Saturday 15th March) is Puma's great Trinomic XS 850 Plus. Originally released back in 1992, Puma have resurrected the Trinomic XS850 for a Spring/Summer 2014 release as a part of its newly-established “CREAM” program. Noteworthy for its Trinomic technology of honeycomb-like clear rubber hexagonal cells – providing a perfect combination of cushioning, flexibility, and stability thanks to their ability to collapse and expand – the 2014 retro of the early ’90s trail shoe retains the neon accents and abstract prints of the era in the form of its neon pink accents and signature heel splatter. Constructed of mesh and suede for both breathability and durability, the CREAM edition of the XS850 OG drops tomorrow at Fat Buddha Store, so be quick to grab yourself a pair before these go. You can check out some images from Puma's Cream program below. For a chance to wins a pair of Puma Trinomic XS 850 Plus, head over to our Instag...

After the release of Puma 's great Trinomic XT2 running shoe last week (Wed 25th September), the XT1 joins us this week at Fat Buddha Store . An iconic running shoe of the 1990's the XT1 looks set to make a storming comeback. Named for their honeycomb shaped cushioning system, the Trinomic is back for 2013 in its original colourway's, with pale synthetic and mesh uppers. Sitting on top of Pumas motion control, Trinomic midsole. The shoe is finished with classic branding at the tongue patch and heel. You can check out the other colour options below. All three Puma shoes are available in store at fat Buddha Store now and online in the next few days. Go out and snap up these great limited edition running shoes now before they disappear.

Thanks to the guys at G-Shock we now have a G-Shock Be@rbrick display window on show here at Fat Buddha Store. Master watchmakers G-Shock have teamed up with Japanese vinyl toy giants Medicom for this great collaboration which blends both their worlds. The collaboration consists of a DW-6900MT watch and matching 400% Bearbrick . We're extremely lucky to be one of the very few retailers carrying both these must-have items for any Bearbrick or G-Shock fan. The watch design incorporates the corporate colours of Medicom - red, blue and yellow and features dual branding from the two companies, an engraved '@' logo on the back of the watch and of course all the regular features you would find on every G-Shock including shock resistance, water resistance, multi-function alarm and 12/24 hour format. The watch also comes in a great presentation box in the shape of a Bearbrick head. The 400% Bearbrick continues the colour theme, with the face of the watch appeari...

Be@rbrick 's great new Evangelion EVA-1 400% figure has just landed at Fat Buddha Store . The vinyl figure is based on the new Rebuild of Evangelion film series, and the second film in the series, Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance. This is the movie adaptions based on the original anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion from the mid 90s. Medicom brings to life the EVA-01 as never before in a 400% scale Be@rbrick. Featuring the Nightcolor paint scheme, the Evangelion 2.0: EVA-01 400% Be@rbrick is a collectible that will stand out in the collection of any Evangelion fan. You can check out more pics below of this highly collectable figure, with only 800 in production. We carry a massive range from Medicom toys at Fat Buddha Store, including many sizes of Be@rbrick 100%, 400% and even 1000% and also offer a great selection of collectable vinyl toys . You can browse the full range here . Be sure to be quick as these guys don't hang around for long!

Nike 's great Air Max 1 FB has arrived in store at Fat Buddha Store , and has been shifting like hot cakes. With a lot of Yeezy-inspired colourways bouncing around the market recently, this new Nike Air Max 1 FB model definitely strikes a Kanye cord. However West as these minty Max FBs seem, they're actually based upon the Nike Elastico Finale II – part of the Nike Football FC247 collection . Nike used the striking contrast of fresh mint and brooding black throughout this sizzling number. Finishing of the colour concerto with accents of pink flash through the insole, outsole and midsole. This shoe is set to be gold dust, with it selling out in a few minutes of it's official release at Titolo. These are in store now and if they last long enough they will be online at Fat Buddha Store tomorrow. The Nike Air Max 1 FB sits alongside lots more Air Max and loads more from our great Nike Range.

Asics are dropping some amazing colours in their Gel Lyte III and Gel-Saga models, and these most recent two make no exception. In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano", which when translated expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, Asics was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. Asics continue the spree of success with the Gel-Lyte III in a Purple and Grey colourway shown above and below, topped off with a contrasting lime spliced tongue. The Gel-Lyt III has maintained a status as a powerful shoe since its debut in 1989, released as an innovative runner shoe the profile has remained virtually u...

The new copy of V Magazine has just arrived through the door and is a special collector's edition featuring lots of dynamic duos. The front cover features Kate Moss and Rihanna, with a few selected copies signed by the singer herself. V Magazine was launched in September 1999 as the younger sibling publication to the limited-edition quarterly Visionaire.V is large-format and visually-driven, international in scope and collaborative in spirit. V is a magazine about fashion with all the things that go with it, art, music, film, architecture…you name it. Before V was put into print, they thought of it this way: Imagine a wall of forty-four televisions, each tuned to a different station. Today you would need a wall of 250 televisions, but it's still a good way to think of the insane and unpredictable mix of people, places, and things that V celebrates in its pages. V is a place where uptown meets downtown, celebrities mingle with total unknowns, high art converses ...

I came in to work today and it was freezing! So I decided to have a nice little cup of tea. While drinking I realized just how many mugs we have in store at the moment! Mugs are the perfect present for your Dad or Grandad this Christmas or anyone you know who enjoys a nice warm mug of tea. The wonderful range of Banksy mugs are always a favourite of Fat Buddha customers and the My Cuppa Tea/Coffee mugs sell out every single Christmas! We have the newer Knuckle Duster mugs and the range of Mr Men & Little Miss mugs for those of you who are more fun loving.   Lastly we have staff favourites, the Mr P, Propaganda range . All fun designs, perfect for your cheeky friends and family. While I was looking through our mugs I also found a little hidden treasure! Our Tara McPherson Mr Wiggles, limited edition cup and saucer ! We all love Tara in the shop, her work is fantastic so if you are looking for some extra, extra special this might be the present for you! We ...

Ever wondered why some things are more valuable than others? Well read on and I shall explain.... Be it sneakers , vinyl figures , plush toys or even spray cans , here at Fat Buddha we have loads of opportunities to get your hands on a little bit of treasure for the future. With a little bit of knowledge, some care of your goods and throw in some luck and you could be sitting on a nice nest egg. Something is only worth what somebody will pay for it, and if you are the only one with that thing, then it can suddenly become very valuable.  Limited edition goods are always a safe place to start (the clue is in the 'limited'), this means that only a certain number are made, be it 50, 100, or even 1000, there are only a limited number of them about. Over the years, many of these will be lost, damaged, broken or discarded, making something that was once only limited, now being extremely rare! This is where the smart collectors come in. A well looked after collectable, meaning cle...